Where Were You for the Last 45 Years, Ali Javanmardi? Reza Pahlavi Is the Only Leader Who Has United Iranians Against the Islamic Republic
By Bobby Darvish, Iranian-American Ex-Muslim, Former Vegan, Former Democrat, Former Socialist, Former CAIR-Columbus Executive Director, Former Muslim Forum of Utah President, Christian Conservative LDS
As an Iranian-American ex-Muslim and former leader in several Islamic and progressive organizations, I have witnessed firsthand the deception and manipulation employed by Marxist and Islamist movements alike. The events unfolding in Iran and the diaspora's global political discourse demand clarity, not just for the sake of Iran’s future but for the historical record. Ali Javanmardi and others in his camp must answer for their inaction and misplaced priorities over the past 45 years while Reza Pahlavi has emerged as the only figure capable of uniting Iranians against the brutal Islamic Republic.
The Islamic Republic: 45 Years of Tyranny
For nearly half a century, the Islamic Republic has oppressed the Iranian people, stifled their voices, and plunged Iran into international pariah status. The regime’s crimes are well-documented: the mass executions of political prisoners in the 1980s, the stifling of women’s rights under Sharia law, and the sponsorship of global terrorism, to name a few. While the Iranian people have repeatedly risen against this regime—in 1999, 2009, 2017, and most recently during the Woman, Life, Freedom protests—leaders like Ali Javanmardi have failed to provide meaningful support or vision.
Javanmardi's recent rhetoric reeks of opportunism. He seeks to position himself as a revolutionary leader, but where was he during the formative years of resistance? What has he done to build the alliances and infrastructure necessary for a successful opposition? The answer is clear: nowhere.
Reza Pahlavi: A Unifying Force
Unlike Javanmardi and the fragmented Marxist factions he appears to align with, Reza Pahlavi has consistently advocated for democracy, human rights, and secular governance. As the son of the last Shah of Iran, he carries both the burden and the opportunity of his father’s legacy. Yet, he has wisely distanced himself from absolute monarchy, instead championing the Iranian people’s right to determine their government through free elections.
Reza Pahlavi’s ability to unite Iranians across ideological and ethnic divides is unprecedented. Monarchists, republicans, liberals, and even moderate Muslims have found common ground under his leadership. He has emphasized the importance of Iran’s rich cultural heritage while promoting a forward-looking vision of a secular, democratic Iran. This is precisely what the Iranian people need: a leader who understands their history but does not seek to impose a singular ideology upon them.
The Danger of Marxist Ideology
Marxist ideologues like those Javanmardi aligns with have long been a destabilizing force in Iranian politics. From the Tudeh Party’s betrayal during the 1953 coup to their collaboration with Khomeinists during the 1979 revolution, Marxists have repeatedly proven they cannot be trusted with Iran’s future. Their utopian promises of equality and justice have always led to authoritarianism, as seen in every Marxist regime from the Soviet Union to Venezuela.
Allowing such factions to seize power in a post-Islamic Republic Iran would be a catastrophic mistake. Marxism is antithetical to Iranian culture, which values individual freedom, family, and faith. The Iranian people deserve a government that respects these values, not one that seeks to impose an atheistic, collectivist nightmare.
A Call to Action
To Ali Javanmardi and those who share his ideology: step aside. Your opportunism and outdated Marxist rhetoric have no place in Iran’s future. The Iranian people are rising, and they need leaders who genuinely represent their aspirations for freedom and prosperity. Reza Pahlavi is that leader, and it’s time to rally behind him.
Iran’s struggle for freedom is at a critical juncture. We cannot afford division or the distractions of failed ideologies. The Islamic Republic must fall, and the Iranian people must be free to choose their destiny—a destiny that aligns with their proud history and enduring spirit.
Citations
Amnesty International. Iran: Human Rights Violations under the Islamic Republic.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/region/iran/Pahlavi, Reza. A Vision for Iran: Secular Democracy and Human Rights.
https://rezapahlavi.org/Dabashi, Hamid. Iran: A People Interrupted. Harvard University Press, 2007.
Abrahamian, Ervand. Iran Between Two Revolutions. Princeton University Press, 1982.
Alavi, Nasrin. We Are Iran: The Persian Blogs. Soft Skull Press, 2005.
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